POLITICS

Trudeau’s future hangs in balance as key ally vows to topple government

New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, a key ally, says he will introduce a motion to topple the minority Liberal government Toronto: The future of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s leadership appeared increasingly uncertain after New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh, a key ally, said he would introduce a motion to topple the minority Liberal government. Singh, whose party has been helping keep Trudeau in office, announced in an open letter posted on social media that he would declare a loss of confidence in the Trudeau-led Liberal government next year, a move that would trigger an early election if other opposition parties support his move. Canada’s next election must be held on or before October. Singh is the last of Canada’s…

Read More »

US Universities urge international students to return before Trump’s 2025 inauguration amid travel ban fears

Universities such as Harvard, Brown, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Southern California issued advisories to foreign students as some begin their classes after the Presidential inauguration on January 20, 2025. Hyderabad: Several US universities advised its international students, including Indians, on winter break to return to the US before the President-elect Donald Trump takes over office on January 20, 2025. The move comes amid growing concerns over travel restrictions and a plan of mass deportation by the new US government. The universities including Harvard and Brown, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University and University of Southern California issued the advisory to foreign students as some of them commence classes after the Presidential inauguration…

Read More »

Retired Cricketer Ashwin’s wife pens heartfelt tribute after his sudden retirement

Dear Ashwin, from not knowing how to put a kit bag together to following you to stadiums all over the world, rooting for you, watching you and learning from you, it has been an absolute pleasure Chennai: India’s ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s wife Prithi Narayanan has penned a heartfelt tribute for her husband following his recent retirement from the game, saying “it is time to set the burden of being you down” and embrace life beyond the game. Ashwin made a surprise announcement of his retirement after the drawn third Test at Brisbane. The veteran cricketer picked up just one wicket during the tour, including the 10-wicket loss at Adelaide. The 38-year-old retired with a stellar record of 537 Test wickets…

Read More »

Karnataka HC asks NLSIU to grant 0.5% reservation to transgenders

Also asks NLSIU to approach the Centre and the State government for appropriate grants to cover the financial aid Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court directed the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) to provide 0.5 per cent interim quota to the transgenders in admissions and fee waiver till the varsity formulates a policy on reservation for such applicants. The Bench, headed by Justice Ravi V Hosmani, also asked NLSIU to approach the Centre and the State government for appropriate grants to cover the financial aid. The court took note of the one per cent reservation provided for transgenders in employment by State government to prescribe 0.5 per cent quota for the community. The court direction was based on a petition filed by…

Read More »

Virat Kohli’s pub in Bengaluru ‘violates’ fire safety rules, gets notice

The restaurant, located on the sixth floor of Ratnam’s Complex, has been reported to be functioning without a no objection certificate from the Fire Department Bengaluru: Civic body Bengaluru Bruhat Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued a notice to cricketer Virat Kohli‘s pub ‘One8 Commune’ over alleged fire safety violations. The restaurant, located on the sixth floor of Ratnam’s Complex on upscale MG Road near the Chinnaswamy International Cricket Stadium, has been reported to be functioning without a no objection certificate from the Fire Department. Earlier, a notice was issued on November 29 on the complaint of social activists HM Venkatesh and Kunigal Narasimhamurthy. However, no reply has been received to date. Now, the BBMP has been given a seven-day deadline, and if clarification…

Read More »

Ferry-Navy craft crash: Body of missing boy found off Mumbai coast; toll rises to 15

Naval boats have found the body of Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, taking the toll in the December 18 tragedy to 15. The Navy has launched a probe into one of the deadliest crashes in the city’s harbour area. Mumbai: The body of a seven-year-old boy missing in the ferry-Navy craft crash off the Mumbai coast was recovered on Saturday morning after a three-day-long search operation, an official said. Naval boats have found the body of Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, taking the toll in the December 18 tragedy to 15. The Navy has launched a probe into one of the deadliest crashes in the city’s harbour area. A naval helicopter and boats of the Navy and Coast Guard were deployed…

Read More »

Bengaluru: Six killed as container truck overturns on car near Neelamangala

Six killed as a truck overturned and fell on a car near Neelamangala on Bengaluru outskirts Bengaluru, Dec 21 (PTI) Six people were killed when a container truck overturned on their car at Nelamangala on Saturday, police said. The incident occurred near Talekere on Bengaluru outskirts, they said. The truck carrying a large cargo container overturned on the car in which the six people were seated. Due to the accident, vehicular traffic was badly hit on National Highway 48.

Read More »

Arrest warrant against former cricketer Robin Uttappa in EPF deposits fraud case

The address mentioned in the arrest warrant issued by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner is an old one and the concerned person does not stay at this address anymore. O Bengaluru, Dec 21 (PTI) An arrest warrant has been issued against former India cricketer Robin Uttappa in connection with alleged fraud related to Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits, officials said on Saturday. The warrant of arrest issued by Shadakshara Gopala Reddy, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner – II and Recovery Officer, K R Puram stated that Rs 23,36,602 is to be recovered from Uthappa, the defaulter. The former cricketer is the director of Centauries Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd, Indiranagar. In his order to the Station House Office of Pulakeshinagar Police Station,…

Read More »

Telangana: Telugu exemption for non-Telugu students extended

School Education director EV Narasimha Reddy issued proceedings extending the exemption period for teaching and learning Telugu as a compulsory subject for certain classes. Hyderabad: In a major relief to non-Telugu speaking students, the School Education department exempted them from studying Telugu as a compulsory subject. This is applicable to Classes IX and X students in the current academic year and Class X students in the next academic year 2025-26. School Education director EV Narasimha Reddy issued proceedings extending the exemption period for teaching and learning Telugu as a compulsory subject for school students. However, as per the proceedings, all schools affiliated to State board, CBSE, ICSE, IB or other boards must implement the compulsory Telugu subject for Classes I…

Read More »

KTR bats for farmers input assistance without restrictions

The BRS government had offered 4.5 lakh podu pattas to tribal and other community farmers. These farmers cultivate only one crop in a year due water availability and if restrictions were imposed in extending assistance to them under Rythu Bandhu or the new Rythu Bharosa, it would be detrimental to them, he stressed. Hyderabad: Reminding that KCR government had extended Rythu Bandu assistance to all farmers, without considering IT payments and other factors, BRS Working president KT Rama Rao said there were apprehensions among the farmers that restrictions could be imposed on extending the input subsidy under the scheme. The BRS government had offered 4.5 lakh podu pattas to tribal and other community farmers. These farmers cultivate only one crop in a…

Read More »